Felony DUI Offense Lawyers in Chester County, PA
Overview
In Pennsylvania you can now be charged with a felony DUI under Pennsylvania Act 153 of 2018. You may be charged with a felony DUI if you have three or more prior DUI convictions in the last ten years or if you have previously been convicted of a crime under section 3735 relating to homicide by vehicle while intoxicated to a degree that would render you unsafe to operate a motor vehicle. You will also be charged with a felony of the third degree for refusing a breath or chemical test if you have two or more prior convictions or if there is a minor in the car at the time of the arrest and the subject has two or more prior offenses.
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Homocide by Vehicle DUI Related
Another way that your DUI charge can become a felony is if you cause the death of another person, even unintentionally, you can be charged with Homicide by Vehicle – DUI related. These are devastating cases where the Commonwealth will often present graphic evidence against you. These cases also carry substantial jail sentences, including a 3 year mandatory minimum sentence and up to 10 years in jail. You need an attorney who has experience reviewing accident reconstructions, car black box information, toxicology reports, and who has the understanding to help you defend yourself in this type of case. Again, it is critical to get this representation early, so that steps can be taken to prepare for trial and/or mitigate the facts of your case.
Aggravated Assault by Vehicle DUI Related
Aggravated Assault by Vehicle while DUI specifically requires that the Commonwealth prove a defendant caused serious bodily injury to another person AND that the injury was caused negligently as a result of a violation of the DUI / Driving Under the Influence statute. If the Commonwealth can prove this, the Defendant can be convicted of a felony of the second degree.
It is important to get experienced counsel involved in your case as soon as possible. This is often because these types of cases can become a battle of the experts with each side presenting conflicting evidence of causation. The sooner your attorney can begin working on these matters, the better your case can be defended.
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Your DUI lawyer in Chester County, PA, will aggressively fight to get charges dropped or mount a defense against the Commonwealth’s case. We will fight to get you the best outcomes possible including attacking the Commonwealth’s evidence, taking your case to trial or even helping you get enrolled in diversion programs.
If you have been charged with a DUI, call today for a free and confidential consultation. Let us show you how our experience fighting for our clients can help you.
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